Table 2-7. Operating Standards - Continued

Table 2-7. Operating Standards - Continued

Item

Operating standards

Fifth wheel

Operate fifth wheel hook-up so as to determine if it will hold to pull load; that it does not shift or

assembly

oscillate; center pin latch locks and releases; and determine that the trailer tracks correctly.

Food preparation

Insure that all components are clean and function properly.

equipment

Gages

Observe the operation of all nonelectrical recording devices for broken cables, spasmodic action

(nonelectrical)

etc., and correct all deficiencies.

weighing and

measuring devices

Landing gear and

Operate through full range to determine if jacks will perform their intended purpose.

leveling jacks

Lights

Observe all lights including headlights, clearance, blackout, infrared and turn signals (if installed) for

proper function and for correct adjustment; correct or replace if necessary.

Auxiliary engine

Operate the auxiliary engine or auxiliary equipment to insure proper function. If its purpose is to

or equipment

serve as a generator, observe instruments and assure that battery accepts a charge. If Its

purpose is pumping, insure that instruments indicate properly and that there is no restriction to

flow.

Marine drive

Operate in full intended manner (if possible in water) to prove that unit performs as intended. Insure

that the lower and stow marine drive extend and retract properly. Propeller and nozzle must be

free of cracks, bent or distorted condition. Hydraulic hoses must be new or in like new

condition. Hose, tubing and connections must be free of leaks.

CAUTION

Test operation of marine drive out of water must not exceed 5 minutes or severe

damage can occur.

On board

Insure that equipment is completely supplied with on board spares of equipment listed in

equipment

applicable TM and Basic Issue Items Lists.

Personnel heater

Operate in full intended manner. To prove satisfactory operation, hose and tubing must be new or in

like new condition.

Precision

Operate all instruments in intended manner to insure trouble free performance, proper adjust-

instruments and

ments and freedom from broken, dirty, mislained, bent, worn or missing parts or

systems, mechanical

components. Correct deficiencies as required.

electrical or

electronic theodolite,

surveying instruments,

azimuth tellurometer,

geodimeter, alidade

dumpy level transit

Ramp

Operate for proper opening and closing. Inspect seals. No rips or tears should be present. The

ramp sealing area shall prevent any water from entering the cargo deck of amphibious

equipment' .

Rear pilot station

Operate in full intended manner (in water if possible)to prove that the unit performs as intended.

Assure that there are no bent, broken or loose components. Hose must be new or in like new

condition. Hydraulic hose, tubing and connections must be free of leaks. Observe instruments

on rear pilot stand while in operation to assure proper performance.

Sawmill,

Operate equipment in all phases Correct any deficiencies in operation. Saw teeth must be sharp

carriage, conveyor,

and in equal to new condition. Watch for bent, warped or cracked saw blades.

mandrel edger, etc

Snow removers

Operate in intended manner if possible, if this is not possible, operate to insure trouble free

and track

performance, proper adjustments and freedom from broken or leaking parts.

maintenance

equipment

Sprayer, insecticide

Operate in intended manner and correct any deficiencies

Superstructure

Operate the hydraulic operated connector and locking pins in the bridge superstructure to

connector and

assure proper operation of cylinders, pins and locks. Hose and linkage must be in good

locking pins

serviceable condition. There must be no leaks in the system.

Wheel suspension

Operate in water to assure satisfactory performance of the system. Assure that there are no

amphibious vehicles

bent, broken or unduly worn components The cylinders, hose, boots and connections must be

free of leaks.

Winches and hoists

Operate winches and hoists under load to insure proper function. Inspect while operating for leaks

and adjustment. Operate jacks and leveling devices. Extend and traverse hoist boom to insure

adequate maneuverability.

Windshield wipers

Operate windshield wipers to insure proper operation and full contact and sweep of the wiper blades

NOTE

All threaded items, connecting pins and exposed cylinder rod ends will be treated with an approved rust inhibitive

compound.